Frank Orthel

Artists Statement:

I am largely self-taught and take joy in experimenting often using material in their not intended usage. While I do paint on canvas (acrylic and gouache), much of my work involves rigid, tempered & mirrored glass painted with specialty inks & resins, some translucent and some opaque. These are almost always finished with a coat of crystal clear epoxy resin. My work over the last 4 years (since retirement) also includes chase and repousse on silver and copper, enameling, Asian ink painting, fiberglass resin painting, clay carving and full body painting.